Director, Ecosystem Development
Director, Ecosystem Development
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4-5years
$ 110000 - 140000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
This is a remote position.
ABOUT PROJECT EQUITY
Project Equity grows community wealth by creating more equitable communities and a resilient future through employee ownership (EO)
Do you want to see a world where the average employee has economic security and businesses help build resilient communities So do we! Project Equity helps employees especially those in low- to middle-wage jobs become co-owners of the businesses where they work. We provide direct services to private businesses exploring and transition to employee ownership models.
Project Equity s mission is to apply and advance employee ownership (EO) as a strategy to preserve business legacies sustain local economies and build wealth for LMI workers and marginalized communities. We seek to achieve both (1) deep impact for workers through our EO transitions work and (2) scale of EO by building EO awareness capacity and infrastructure within local and national organizations that will sustain demand and support for EO long-term. The Ecosystem Development team supports deep impact by helping us identify key actors within regions that become points of referral for transition work and helps to scale EO by embedding aspects of EO into regional anchor institutions and public institutions.
The Director of Ecosystem Development will lead the Ecosystem Development work nationally and in key regions. Our Ecosystem Development work includes the following areas.
Leadership
Lead the Ecosystem Development team and serve on the organizational Leadership Team contributing to strategy and implementation.
Develop and execute regional strategies in partnership with senior leadership.
Supervise and support Ecosystem Development staff fostering growth and collaboration.
Represent Project Equity externally through key partnerships conferences and public speaking.
Help advance and model Project Equity s organizational culture.
Regional coordination
Work with SVP Head of Programs to support cross-team collaboration to develop and execute regional work plans and meet regional commitments
Where appropriate manage relationships coordination and reporting to regional funding partners
Engagement and activation
Identify and engage institutions in strategic regions and nationally that can lead efforts to advance and sustain EO.
Design refine and lead regional engagement processes to build relationships with public nonprofit and private sector organizations.
Lead the Ecosystem Development team to cultivate and support key regional and national partners to take action on EO. These organizations include local government economic development organizations chambers of commerce trade associations philanthropic organizations nonprofits private sector business advisors anchor institutions and more.
Collaborate with team leaders to coordinate engagement of regional organizations across all sectors to advance EO.
Capacity & infrastructure building
Develop and deliver tools resources and training to help public sector nonprofit and anchor institutions embed EO into their programs.
Build partnerships to ensure long-term adoption and use of EO tools and practices across key institutions.
Lead the Ecosystem Development team in creating and testing resources to build EO awareness and pipelines helping partners make employee ownership stick. Key tactics include:
Convenings and round-tables
Toolkits case studies and policy resources
Trainings and train-the-trainer programs
Coaching advising and implementation guides
Funding
Support funding development including grants and earned revenue to advance the mission and Ecosystem Development work.
Work with SVP Head of Programs and other departmental leads to develop a regional strategy strategic regions and regional funding approach
Help design and implement processes to generate earned revenue especially with public sector partners.
Support the Development Team with philanthropic grants by developing concept notes proposals budgets reports and funder communications.
You re passionate about advancing EO. You care about creating systemic change and see the value in spreading knowledge about EO as a viable business succession strategy.
You re a natural coach and mentor. You care about your team and know how to provide means to advance their ability to learn and perform.
You enjoy relationship and partnership building. You re skilled at networking deepening connections and partnership development across different sectors.
You re proactive and goal oriented. You take initiative to identify new opportunities refine strategies based on feedback and stay focused on achieving sales goals.
You re a great communicator. You can effectively explain complex concepts to diverse audiences both in person and virtually and can adapt your message to meet their needs.
You re collaborative and flexible. You enjoy working closely with internal teams to align efforts and are comfortable with change and working in a dynamic evolving environment.
You enjoy traveling. You re comfortable with regular travel to participate in events and meet with partners in person. Travel expectations of up to 25%.
This is a remote position that includes travel up to 25%. We have a preference for an individual based in California or Pacific timezone. The Project Equity team works virtually coming together regularly within and across teams for online meetings and once a year in-person as a full team. Travel to/within California and nationally is central to the role.
Senior Vice President Head of Programs
$110000 - $140000
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Requirements
Experience in developing revenue streams and funding partnerships
Experience working with public and nonprofit sector partnerships local government economic development and nonprofit organizations
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Strong project management skills with the ability to drive multiple projects and teams
Strong presentation skills with the ability to cater messaging to diverse audiences
Management of staff experience required
Proficiency in CRM platforms and outreach tools is a plus.
Familiarity with EO business transitions or related fields is a plus.
Must be located within the United States (Pacific Standard Time Zone preferred)
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
Benefits
Medical (PPO HSA or HMO options where available) dental and vision coverage: employer covers 100% of employee premium and 30% for dependents
Dependent Care FSA
Basic Term Life additional voluntary life for employee spouse and dependent children available
Short and long term disability
Voluntary Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Retirement 401K: A dollar for dollar employer match of the employees contribution up to 3% of gross wages and 50 cents on the dollar match for the next 1% (3.5% total match)
Employee Assistance Program
Generous holiday vacation and sick leave
Holidays: 15 days annually which includes 2 floating holidays
Vacation: 15 days (years 1 - 4) & 20 days (year 5)
Sick: 10 days annually
Experience in developing revenue streams and funding partnerships Experience working with public and nonprofit sector partnerships, local government, economic development, and nonprofit organizations Strong communication and relationship-building skills Strong project management skills, with the ability to drive multiple projects and teams Strong presentation skills with the ability to cater messaging to diverse audiences Management of staff experience required Proficiency in CRM platforms and outreach tools is a plus. Familiarity with EO, business transitions or related fields is a plus. Must be located within the United States (Pacific Standard Time Zone preferred) Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
Education
BA
Employment Type
Full Time
